GRE Word List
EMISSARY
one designated as the agent of another : representative
The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| precipitate | to throw violently : hurl |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| spatial | relating to, occupying, or having the character of space |
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
| buoyant | having buoyancy |
| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |